Burning Spear

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You, Keith, January 5, 2011

Kenneth M. Goodman (Cleveland, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wingless Angels - Volume I & II (Audio CD)

These CDs, which feature traditional Nyabingi rhythmic-trance ecstatic-spiritual sessions, are the real deal...as if Keith was an anthropologist recording these miraculous tracks for the rest of us. This is music to merge your soul to JAH. It's extremely entertaining, as well, to hear Keith's subtle musical touches, whether bass or rhythm or lead guitar. He contributes to the music in a truly humble (that is, not overbearing) way, which really enhances the music...... www.amazon.com

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Members
Winston Rodney

Website
http://www.burningspear.net/

Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_Spear

MySpace:
http:// www.myspace.com/burningspearmusic

Burning Music Production:
http://www.burningspear.net/

Burning Spear Biography

Winston Rodney, OD (born March 1, 1948), also known as Burning Spear, is a Grammy Award winning Jamaican roots reggae singer and musician. Like many famous Jamaican reggae artists, Burning Spear is known for his Rastafari movement messages.

Rodney was born in Saint Ann's Bay, Saint Ann, Jamaica, as were Bob Marley and Marcus Garvey; who both had a great influence on Rodney's life: Garvey in his philosophy, which Burning Spear greatly took to, and Marley in directly helping Burning Spear get started in the music industry by introducing him to Clement Dodd^] Burning Spear was originally Rodney's group, named after Jomo Kenyatta, the first Prime Minister and President of an independent Kenya, and initially including bass singer Rupert Willington, later expanding to include tenor Delroy Hinds. As fame took hold the name of the group gradually became synonymous with Rodney.

Burning Spear is one of the strongest proponents of Marcus Garvey's self-determination and self-reliance for all African descendants, thus leading to several album releases in commemoration of the Jamaican activist.

In 2002, Burning Spear and his wife, Sonia Rodney who has produced a number of his albums, founded Burning Spear Records.

Burning Spear advocates messages of honesty, peace, and love, which tie in with his social and religious messages of Rastafari and black unity. Along with his musical message, the Spear continues to tour all over the world. His concerts often last 2 hours long with several bongo drum solos by Burning Spear himself.

Burning Spear was awarded the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer on October 15, 2007.

Awards

Burning Spear has won two Grammy Awards for Best Reggae Album; one at the 42nd Grammy Awards in 2000 for Calling Rastafari, and one for 2009's Jah Is Real. He has been nominated for a total of 12 Grammy Awards.

Nominations for Best Reggae Album